Abstract:
A downhole affixation and release assembly including a first component; a second component, and an interconnection device for at least temporarily securing the first component to the second component. The interconnection device operatively arranged to at least partially degrade upon exposure to a fluid. Also included is a method of affixing and releasing two components.
Abstract:
A thermoplastic material comprises the cure product of a thermoplastic polymer having a thermal decomposition temperature greater than or equal to about 200° C., the thermoplastic polymer being cured at a temperature of about 200° C. to about 400° C., for a total time of less than or equal to 200 hours. An article is formed from the thermoplastic material.
Abstract:
A spring suitable for use in an acidizing wellbore is disclosed. The spring includes a spring member comprising an Ni-base or a Co-base alloy, the spring member having an outer surface. The spring also includes an acidizing fluid resistant coating layer disposed on the outer surface of the spring member. A method of making a spring suitable for use in an acidizing wellbore environment is also disclosed. The method includes forming a spring member comprising an Ni-base or a Co-base alloy, the spring member having an outer surface. The method also includes disposing an acidizing fluid resistant coating layer on the outer surface of the spring member. In an exemplary embodiment, the spring may include a torsion spring used in a flapper valve.
Abstract:
Downhole wellbore tools are actuated by electrically controllable fluids energized by a magnetic field, for example. When energized, the viscosity state of the fluid may be increased by a degree depending on the fluid formulation. Reduction of the controllable fluid viscosity by terminating a magnetic field acting upon the fluid may permit in situ wellbore pressure to actuate a downhole device, such as a wellbore packer.
Abstract:
Through the combination of at least two polymer families, and the optimization of other components, a rubber compound has been developed for use in downhole applications that will swell in water-based fluids. A cellulose component, such as carboxy methyl cellulose (CMC), is used together with an acrylate copolymer (AC) that can increase the swelling capacity of an acrylonitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) in water to over 1000%. The amount of swelling achieved depends on physical boundaries and limitations, the salinity of the water, and the temperature.
Abstract:
A swellable composition comprises: a matrix material; and a condensed expandable graphite material disposed in the matrix material. A seal arrangement comprises: a swellable member and a sealing member disposed on a surface of the swellable member; wherein the swellable member comprises a condensed expandable graphite material. The condensed expandable graphite material in the swellable composition and the swellable member has a bulk density of about 1 to about 8 g/cm3 and comprises expandable graphite.
Abstract:
A downhole article comprises a polymer substrate having a surface that is configured for exposure to a well fluid; the substrate comprising a thermoplastic material, an elastomer, or a combination comprising at least one of the foregoing; and a coating disposed on the surface of the polymer substrate; the coating comprising a fluorinated poly-para-xylylene.
Abstract:
A method of preparing a cured thermoplastic material includes curing a thermoplastic polymer having a thermal decomposition temperature greater than or equal to about 200° C., at a temperature of about 200° C. to about 400° C., for a total time of less than or equal to 200 hours. A method of making a shape memory material also includes curing a thermoplastic polymer to prepare a cured thermoplastic material.
Abstract:
Through the combination of at least two polymer families, and the optimization of other components, a rubber compound has been developed for use in downhole applications that will swell in water-based fluids. A cellulose component, such as carboxy methyl cellulose (CMC), is used together with an acrylate copolymer (AC) that can increase the swelling capacity of an acrylonitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) in water. The amount of swelling achieved depends on physical boundaries and limitations, the salinity of the water, and the temperature.